Institutt for kultur, religion og samfunnsfag
Recent Submissions
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The Bible in Norwegian Politics: Scripture in the Parliamentarians’ Discourse
(Chapter, 2023)Unlike the United States, in Norway candidates for political office generally do not highlight the Bible’s influence on their political thinking. Similarly, during their campaigns, journals typically do not ask candidates ... -
From Religious Populism to Civil Religion: a Discourse Analysis of Bolsonaro’s and Lula’s Inaugural and Victory Speeches
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Religion played a major role during the presidential elections in Brazil in 2018 and 2022. Although much has been written about Bolsonaro’s religious influence on Brazilian politics, there is a need to understand how ... -
Career counselors’ experiential reflections on early recollections in career construction counseling
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Many studies validate career construction counseling (CCC); however, counselors’ experiences of using early recollections (ERs) in CCC have garnered little research attention. Preliminary research among career counselors ... -
Participatory Support for NEET Young People: A Case Study of a Finnish Educational Project
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The aim of this paper is to offer a nuanced inquiry into the practices and scope of educational support offered to young people who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). The study is based on participant ... -
Sustainability in the Ministry of Alma Halse: An Exploratory Literary Study Featuring a Pioneer within the Norwegian Pentecostal Church
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Scholarly research on the ministry of early Pentecostal women in Norway is scarce. However, historical sources from the first half of the 20th century bear witness to several prominent women ministers who spread the gospel ... -
Developing child-friendly cities: Young children’s participation in urban planning
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article is based on a collaborative project between a municipality and a research team, aiming to investigate participatory methods that promote young children’s interest and participation in, and access to express ... -
Policy Processes that led to Norway’s first Master in Career Guidance in 2014
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Artikkelen beskriver og forklarer hvordan et masterprogram i karriereveiledning ble igangsatt i Norge i 2014. Gjennom en kombinasjon av historisk metode og refleksiv tematisk analyse søker vi å belyse hvordan tre viktige ... -
Teachers’ judgement, learning materials and curriculum: Navigating in a changing educational landscape
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Teachers’ choices of learning materials are made under conditions of a changing educational landscape. This small-scale qualitative study investigates how teachers reflect on their choice and use of learning materials in ... -
Ghosts, Holes and Hybrid Spaces Imagining Sámi-Owned Futures Through Sámi Creative Practices
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Identifying colonialism as the “dispossessor of Sámi futures,” the research on which this paper draws investigates the role of Sámi creative expressions in decolonizing/ indigenizing Sápmi and imagining possible futures ... -
(Tapte) muligheter for kritisk tenkning: Post- og dekoloniale perspektiver i samfunnsfag
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In this article, we explore what opportunities post-and decolonial perspectives may provide for critical thinking in social studies education. Post-and decolonial perspectives include a broad variety of theoretical approaches ... -
Når spiritualitet blir kroppslig: Personer i det norske alternativmiljøet forteller om oppvåkningsopplevelser og psykologisk transformasjon
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Spiritual awakening is becoming a common phenomenon in alternative spiritual communities and is no longer exclusive to a small elite of religious saints and disciples. There is limited research on spiritual experiences ... -
The ICC's investigation into the situation in Ukraine on the basis of referrals by third states parties to the Rome Statute: A commentary
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This commentary discusses the decision taken by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to open an investigation into the situation in Ukraine on the basis of referrals by a number of state parties to the ... -
Career Education in the Nordic Countries: A Comparison of National Legislation and Compulsory School Curricula
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)All Nordic countries provide career education and guidance (CEG) as part of compulsory education. Although the educational systems share common contexts, features, and challenges, there are differences in how career education ... -
Work Experience Placements in Lower Secondary Education in Nordic Countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The purpose of this article is to describe and analyse work experience placements in lower secondary education in Nordic countries. The article focuses on how and to what extent work experience placements in career education ... -
Ekskursjon i KRLE-faget: Forkynnelse eller fordomsmotvirkning?
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Field trips to religious and worldview communities are a possible, though somewhat disputed teaching method in the Norwegian RE subject. In this article, we analyze interviews with faith representatives and RE teachers, ... -
Culture or commerce? Craft as an ambiguous construction between culture and economy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Contemporary craft presents a conceptual difficulty for many Marshall Islanders, who struggle to construct definitions that rely on a clear-cut separation between culture and economy, in which craft is perceived to serve ... -
Rethinking education for democracy: a study of co-determination in a Norwegian school
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Through a two-day intervention in a class of 12-year-olds, this study facilitated lessons where the pupils could themselves decide methods of learning, and themes to focus on, searching for spaces and methods to activate ... -
Favela Heritage Practices: Women Warriors’ Struggles for Political Memory and Social Justice in Rio de Janeiro
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This article discusses everyday spatial heritage practices in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. It focusses on the experiences of faveladas, Black and poor women residents of the favelas, as they build their houses and struggle ... -
Street art, heritage and affective atmospheres
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)During the last decade, street art has received increased attention within heritage studies. However, current heritage research has not sufficiently explored street art’s crucial relationships with everyday life and change, ... -
Why the debunking threat won’t go away
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)A central claim often made to debunk religious beliefs is that they would be formed regardless of whether they are true or false. One way to support this claim is to apply findings from the cognitive science of religion. ...
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